Sue Layman Designs

Living in a city like Memphis that strives to help those in need, makes finding charitable organizations to give back to an easy task – and one that I enjoy immensely. Whether I am donating a painting for an auction, giving away a portion (or all) of the proceeds from... Read More »

Cold temps have you down? Me too. Being stuck inside for the winter months doesn’t have to be a drag, though. Any room can be transformed into a place that brings excitement and joy. Think of all the man caves in the world that are filled with memorabilia from favorite... Read More »

While I love to visit with excited homeowners looking for the perfect piece to put above their mantle, I also enjoy helping business owners brighten up their work spaces with my abstract pieces. Liven up bare walls with colorful abstract oil paintings from Memphis’s downtown abstract art gallery. Paradise Café... Read More »

To some, abstract art may seem like colors randomly thrown onto a canvas, but to artists and those who appreciate the craft, it is so much more. Sue Layman’s art gallery isn’t just filled with abstract art, it’s filled with stories. In Sue’s own words: “Every piece of abstract art... Read More »

Tips on livening up your home New Year’s resolutions: lose weight, eat healthier, spend more time with family, read the Bible more…the list goes on and on. But, what about your home? Doesn’t it deserve a New Year’s resolution, too? Of course it does! Livening up your space doesn’t have... Read More »

Aside from creating beautiful pieces of art, Sue enjoys giving back to the community. One of her favorite organizations is Ballet Memphis, a group that has created, presented and taught the art of dance for more than 25 years, and Sue recently had the opportunity to host a fundraiser for... Read More »

The holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s time to start checking those holiday gifts off your list! Original artwork can be a wonderful gift to give, especially a piece by a local Memphis artist chosen especially for your loved one. Maybe you have a family member who... Read More »

Sue’s tips on decorating with abstract art for the home When decorating – or redecorating – your home, it can be intimidating to pick out art, but this can – and should – be the most fun part! If you aren’t sure where to start or how to choose which... Read More »

When picking up a paintbrush to create an abstract piece, there are no rules. You can go outside the lines, make it up as you go and layer colors galore. Abstract art is a method that would make your 1st grade teacher (who stressed staying inside the lines), go... Read More »